On Sat, 22 Nov 2003 09:58:39 -0500, Tag Gross <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>Another option to consider would be jumping across the bridge and up the
>Taconic to Butternut or Catamount or travelling a bit farther to Jiminy
>Peak.
I'd second that idea too. I learned at Jiminy Peak, Brodie, and the
Berkshire ski areas and their terrain is perfect for newbies. I think
they act as feeder resorts to the larger guys and are very important to
the ski industry. You learn there, then move on. Jiminy Peak might be
surprisingly steep for a first timer though; just make sure you watch what
trail you pick. The double blacks definately aren't true double blacks,
but they aren't push overs either. I've seen many first timers (skiers
and boarders) helplessly try to claw their way to a stop as they rocket
down the steeper trails on their butts.
-Scott
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